Hampshire · England
Asbestos Sampling and Testing in Crofton, Hampshire
Any pre-2000 building in Crofton may contain asbestos. We offer sampling and lab analysis of suspect materials.
- Boards and panels before a kitchen or bathroom refit
- Checks before maintenance in rented homes
- Garage roofs before replacement
Need asbestos testing in Crofton?
Asbestos testing in Crofton
Under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012, anyone analysing samples to identify asbestos must be accredited to ISO/IEC 17025. Our samples go to an accredited lab, and you get the written result. We often deal with garage roof sheets, soffit boards and black adhesive, and typical jobs are porch canopies and checks before maintenance in rented homes.
Village homes in areas like Crofton often mix old and newer materials, so testing each one is the only way to be sure. We explain what we find in plain English, including when leaving a material alone is the sensible choice.
- Where
- Crofton (PO14, PO13)
- Region
- Hampshire
- What we do
- Testing of suspect materials
- Paperwork
- Written laboratory result
- Quotes
- Written quote for your job
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
What’s included, and what is not
What’s in and what’s out:
- If the material is in a hard-to-reach place, access may need planning
- Testing doesn’t look for anything else, so bigger work needs a survey
- Photos cannot confirm asbestos; only a lab can
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise.
Common materials
- Panels behind heaters
- Roof felt
- Bitumen adhesive
- Pipe lagging
- Floor tiles
- Soffit boards
- Water tanks
- Artex and textured ceilings
- Flue pipes
- Garage roof sheets
DIY and asbestos
Never put asbestos in a bin or skip. It must go to a permitted site; check with your council about small amounts.
Sanding, drilling, cutting and jet-washing are the worst things you can do to asbestos materials, so avoid them completely.
Testing materials in Crofton
Crofton is about 1 mile east of Stubbington, in Hampshire. Crofton is within our Hampshire area, for tests of every size. Crofton is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. Our area stretches from Crofton to Southampton (about 11 miles away).
If you live in an older house in Crofton, test any suspect materials before renovation. If you let property close to Fareham station, a quick test between tenants is worth considering. The coast is within about 6 miles; weathered soffits and canopies on coastal homes are worth testing before replacement.
Here we cover the PO14 and PO13 postcode area, and your test can be anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Mark's Road, Gosport Road and Newgate Lane, and asbestos testing is available on all of them. We also carry out tests in Peel Common (1 mile east), Rowner (1 mile east), Bridgemary (1 mile east), Lee-on-the-Solent (1 mile south) and Fareham (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also work in Havant (10 miles east), Eastleigh (12 miles north-west), Horndean (10 miles north-east), Totton (15 miles north-west), Chandler's Ford (14 miles north-west) and Hedge End (8 miles north-west).
Nearby you will also find Gosport War Memorial Hospital (3 miles south-east) and Carron Row Farm Museum (3 miles north-west). Open spaces near Crofton include Portsdown Hill and West of the River Alver.
- Local schools include Baycroft School (within half a mile west) and Peel Common Infant School and Nursery Unit (0.5 miles east)
Places near Crofton
Other services in Crofton
Duty holders and landlords in Crofton
If you manage or own a block in Crofton, the asbestos register for common parts should be kept up to date and shared with contractors, and condition checked regularly.
Before maintenance in a rented home, agents may ask about asbestos. A test or a survey gives everyone a clear answer.
What it costs
These are the main things that affect the price of asbestos testing:
- The type of survey you need
- The number of materials to sample
- Location, parking and any London charges
- Roof spaces and outbuildings in scope
Dealing with asbestos before building work is generally cheaper than finding it mid-job, when everything has to stop.
Sending photos
When you send photos, these help most:
- Labels, if any
- The parking area
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
You will get a written quote. Send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749 with the details, including any survey or test you already have.
Why people call us in Crofton
HSE advises that samples are best taken by a competent person, since sampling disturbs the material.
If any of these sound familiar, it’s worth getting advice:
- Boiler cupboard panels
- Tiles found under carpet
- Soffit boards
- Something broken during building work
Parents and staff at schools such as Crofton School can ask about the school’s asbestos management.
Before you book anyone
- The number of samples
- Which areas and materials are covered
- Areas included and excluded
- Whether they’re insured for asbestos work
What it might be made of
Cement sheets
Garage and shed roofs are often tested. Testing confirms whether it’s asbestos cement.
Floor tiles and adhesive
Old tiles and black adhesive can be tested separately, as one may contain asbestos when the other doesn’t.
Options to consider in Crofton
Home testing kits are available, but you have to disturb the material yourself to use one. HSE advises that a competent person takes samples. There’s no one-size price, as every job differs. Our guides list published price ranges from other companies, with sources.
Why us?
- London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and beyond
- Reports that say what wasn’t accessed
- Honest advice, even when the answer is to leave it
- Condition ratings, not just a list
Take a look at our prices page or published price ranges.
What happens
We use the right protective equipment and keep people away while sampling, even for a single sample. Unexpected finds are discussed with you first.
- Tell us what the material is, where it is, and send a photo if you can
- We agree how many samples are needed and send a quote
- Each sample is taken carefully and sealed
- An accredited laboratory carries out the analysis
- We send the result and explain your options
Before we arrive
- Mention any parking restrictions
- Make sure we can get to the area
- Ensure pets and children are elsewhere
Ask for a quote
Share the postcode, a short description and photos: call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
Helpful guides
Crofton: your questions answered
Do you come out to small villages like Crofton?
We do: small villages are covered too. Just tell us how to reach the property.
How far is Crofton from London?
Crofton is about 67 miles from central London, well within our area.
How do I know if a material in Crofton contains asbestos?
Not by looking: only laboratory analysis of a sample can tell you for sure. We take the sample and send it to an accredited laboratory.
Can you quote from photos?
Often we can quote from clear photos and a description; if not, we will arrange to see it.
Will I get the price in writing?
Yes, every quote is in writing and says what’s included, including whether VAT is included.
Can you advise before I buy a property?
Yes. With the seller’s agreement, a pre-purchase survey tells you what’s there before you commit.
Can you help with a shop or office?
Yes: shops, offices, industrial units and community buildings as well as homes. The duty holder should be able to share the asbestos register.
My sample contains asbestos. What now?
You’ll know what type of asbestos is present. From there, we will talk through leaving it, covering it or removing it.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site